Reese Witherspoon is ready for round 2!
The Big Picture It’s been more than two decades since the cinematic masterpiece known as Election first hit theaters and its director, Alexander Payne is still dreaming of a sequel. His only hangup? Payne wants to ensure that it leans more to the Godfather 2 side of the spectrum than Godfather 3.
The good news for those holding their breath for what could turn into Election 2 is that the rumors are true and Payne isn’t the only original name on board for a follow-up. “Tom Perotta, who wrote the book Election, has written a very fine sequel, and Reese Witherspoon and I have talked about it. And Jim Taylor and I, my co-writer, have talked about doing it. But we just haven’t gotten to it yet,” Payne reveals.
Looking forward to the reunion that could be, Payne adds, “I’d love to work with Reese. That’s another actor that I’ve been dying to work with for all these years is Reese Witherspoon.” The pair formed a tight-knit bond while working on Election, a friendship and collaboration that has withstood the test of time with Payne saying, “We’re always throwing each other flowers and asking when we’re gonna work together again.
What’s 'Election' About? Following the success of Citizen Ruth, Election was Payne’s second dip into feature-length filmmaking. Starring Witherspoon and Matthew Broderick, the satirical comedy pulled its story from the pages of Perotta’s 1998 novel of the same name and followed a high school student named Tracy Flick who was eager to become the student body president.
While fans wait for more information about the possible Election sequel, Payne’s latest film, The Holdovers will celebrate a wide release on November 10, 2023. Don't miss the rest of our coverage from TIFF 2023.
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